Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 May 2016 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder successfully uses her experience and knowledge to provide good quality learning experiences for children. She knows children well and plans activities based on their differing needs and abilities.  Children's emotional and physical well-being are given high priority by the childminder. All children are respected as unique individuals and treated with kindness. They demonstrate that they feel happy, safe and secure in the childminder's care.  The childminder interacts with children in a positive and enthusiastic manner. She talks to them about what they are doing during play. She provides support at just the right time, extending children's ideas and challenging their thinking.  The childminder promotes children's understanding of healthy lifestyles effectively. Children have a good range of nutritious snacks and meals and enjoy daily exercise and outdoor play.  Children are confident and their behaviour is good. They are kind to one another, follow

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This provision is good

instructions and readily take turns in their play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder obtains some initial information from parents when children first start to attend, she does not involve them in sharing information about what children already know and can do to inform her assessments of the starting points for children's learning.  The childminder's programme of professional development is not sufficiently focused on helping her build further on the good quality of her teaching.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 involve parents in sharing more information to help inform the assessments of the starting points for children's learning  focus the programme of professional development more precisely on raising the good quality of teaching further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities taking place and children at play throughout the inspection and assessed the impact of teaching on children's learning.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided in written feedback.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's observation and assessment records, the register of attendance and sampled other documentation, including evidence of suitability checks for household members.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows how to report and record any concerns she may have about a child's welfare. Risk assessments are thorough and ensure that children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. The childminder monitors children's development regularly to ensure that they are making good progress. This helps her identify what children need to learn next. The childminder works effectively with other early years providers to help secure children's progress and provide continuity in their learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's progress closely. She successfully identifies and addresses any gaps in their learning so that they are well prepared for future learning. The childminder involves herself in children's play. She engages them in meaningful conversations which help develop their speaking skills and build on their vocabulary. Children persist at activities for extended lengths of time and particularly enjoy being creative. For example, they decorate cups using paint, glue and other resources before planting seeds in the top. Children show a desire to practise their writing skills and write their names on their creations. The childminder helps children make connections in their learning. They link their role play to their favourite story characters and their own first- hand experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form secure and caring attachments with the childminder and each other, helping them feel emotionally secure. Frequent praise and encouragement as they play are used by the childminder to help promote their confidence and self-esteem. Children's health is promoted well throughout daily routines. They eat a healthy range of snacks and meals. They demonstrate their growing independence as they help to prepare food for their lunch. Children benefit from outings to develop their social skills and extend their learning experiences. They visit places of interest, go for walks and attend social groups in the community. The childminder uses various forms of communication to ensure that parents are kept well informed about their child's progress and are supported to continue their child's learning at home. Parents are very complimentary about the care and service the childminder provides. The childminder helps children to develop their self-care skills and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

independence effectively. They confidently take care of their own needs and follow good hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active learners, they make good progress in their learning and are well prepared for starting school. Children make choices and lead their own learning. They know that the childminder is there to support them and they ask for help when they need it. Children are working comfortably within the typical range of development for their age. They demonstrate high levels of self-esteem. They are motivated and eager to try out new experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474494 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 974875 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in the Crigglestone area of Wakefield. She operates her provision all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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